Teen

R-Rated Movies Harmful to Kids

Posted March 17, 2010 - 09:31 by Fred Lee

Health, Entertainment

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Movies have more influence on our kids than we realize, and may encourage unhealthy lifestyle habits that include smoking and drinking.

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Sleepy Teens May Have Biological Excuse

Posted March 16, 2010 - 06:34 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health

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Lack of sleep can adversely affect the lives of teenagers, and may in fact have a biological basis.

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Brown Recluse Spider Bites Linked to Anemia in Kids

Posted March 16, 2010 - 06:20 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Health, Diseases & Disorders

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According to new research, spider bites may be behind certain mysterious cases of anemia in children.

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School Districts Are Using Technology To Get Feedback

Posted March 15, 2010 - 05:34 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Learning Tools, K-8, High School, Parent-Teacher

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In many cities, rating the effectiveness of public schools is as easy as texting on a Blackberry. Capitalizing on ever-present public opinion, many districts are turning to the technology of the internet to get an idea of how parents feel about their child’s education, and capturing a strong voice.

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Sleepy Teens? Light Deficiency May Be the Cause

Posted March 15, 2010 - 05:05 by Fred Lee

Health

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Exposure, or lack thereof, to certain kinds of natural light may affect the sleep patterns of teenagers.

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Which Came First, the Book or the Movie?

Posted March 12, 2010 - 12:55 by Lain Ehmann

Entertainment

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With the plethora of book-based movies recently released and coming out this spring for kids (A Christmas Carol, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Coraline, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, and Alice in Wonderland, to name just a few), the question is, do you make your kids read the book before they see the movie?

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Best of Parenting Weekly Round-Up: Kids and Reading Edition

Posted March 12, 2010 - 11:07 by Lain Ehmann

Learning Tools

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Even the youngest kids gravitate naturally towards books -- especially if they're widely available in their home space. This week, we cover a variety of ways to encourage kids of all ages to crack a book every now and then -- just for fun!

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Save a Tooth

Posted March 10, 2010 - 06:45 by Deeanna Franklin Campbell

Health

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When your little one loses a tooth unexpectedly it's best to have game plan. Here's some advice from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists on how to save a tooth.

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While the Cat's Away: What to Do When a Family Member Travels

Posted March 9, 2010 - 19:22 by Lain Ehmann

Relationships

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Whether your spouse is on the road for business, an older sibling is heading off for sleep-away camp, or an ever-present grandparent goes on an extended trip, even a temporary break-up in the family unit can make things scary for the little ones left behind.

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Book Review: How to Feed a Teenage Boy

Posted March 8, 2010 - 08:27 by Lain Ehmann

Nutrition

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Got a bottomless pit at your house? This guide will show you the ins and outs of keeping your teenage boy's fire stoked.

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Chatroulette: One More Reason to Freak Out

Posted March 8, 2010 - 06:01 by Lela Davidson

Safety, Culture

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The real scoop on Chatroulette from a mom who logged on. My summary: Ew.

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Chatroulette: Social Networking Fun Or Predator Paradise?

Posted March 5, 2010 - 06:59 by Lori Kerrigan

Safety, Entertainment, Extra Curricular

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Chatroulette is the newest social networking sensation. Is it innocent fun, or a breeding ground for disturbing predator behavior?

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Working Moms' Kids Face Negative Judgments

Posted March 4, 2010 - 08:01 by Rhonda Franz

Social Skills, Time Management, Work Balance, Pre School, Relationships, K-8, High School

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A new study suggests there are less-than-favorable perceptions of children whose moms work full-time. Is society really judging the children of working mothers? Or is it just more fodder for the Mommy Wars?

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Sports and Kids: Balance Is Key

Posted March 4, 2010 - 07:23 by Fred Lee

Education, Extra Curricular

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Playing sports has many positive benefits for children, but when there are no other extra-curricular (EC) activities, the situation may not be optimal

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Teen Dating Violence More Prevalent Than Many Realize

Posted March 2, 2010 - 07:51 by Deeanna Franklin Campbell

Safety

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The fight between 21-year-old singer Rihanna and her ex-boyfriend, 19-year-old singer Chris Brown had one positive result: it’s jumpstarted a national dialogue on teens and dating abuse, also known as interpersonal violence.

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Miley Cyrus’s Little Sister Is NOT Designing Kiddie Lingerie, Only Pole Dancing

Posted March 1, 2010 - 05:33 by Lela Davidson

Culture, Sex Ed

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So what if Miley Cyrus' sister Noah is not actually designing kiddie lingerie, as rumored. The truth surrounding the myth is disturbing enough.

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Setting Video Game Guidelines For Kids

Posted February 26, 2010 - 14:49 by Xin Lu

Discipline, Entertainment

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My husband is a video game programmer, so we play a lot of video games. But video games have often been painted in a negative light by the media as the cause for all types of childhood problems. So how can two gaming parents establish a proper video game policy for their child?

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Title IX and Its Positive Legacy

Posted February 26, 2010 - 14:39 by Fred Lee

Education, Health

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The Title IX Education Amendment has done more for girls than simply increase their participation in sports, it has had a positive impact on the lives of women.

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Free-Range Kids: Nutty or Natural?

Posted February 25, 2010 - 18:19 by Lain Ehmann

Safety, Home Life

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Infant mortality is down, violent crime against kids is at one of the lowest rates in decades, and there hasn't been a single -- not one! -- documented case of poisoned Halloween candy. Ever. So why are today's parents so crazy about keeping their kids safe?

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Are Your Child’s Food Allergies Real, Or Misdiagnosed?

Posted February 25, 2010 - 08:06 by Fred Lee

Health, Allergies

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It turns out that some allergies identified in children may in fact be the result of an incorrect diagnosis.

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